26-01-2019, 04:37 AM
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Yes Muddy, have a good clear out. You will feel so good tidying up and seeing what you have achieved
I don't like clutter. I cannot work on an untidy desk.
My wife ensures our house is free from clutter to an actual OCD kind of fashion; that drives me nuts when she moves my things!
26-01-2019, 06:55 AM
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HiHow do I manage it?
I have a storage container, I filled it when I downsized.
I am gradually sorting it, got rid of about a quarter of it so far.
Charity shops for most of the clothes and knick knacks, ebay, gumtree and auctions for the rest.
It is very therapeutic.
The money I give to my son.
It is amazing what some things are worth, old teddies and stuffed animals, toys, computer stuff in particular.
26-01-2019, 10:19 AM
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I'm a collector of clutter I'm afraid. I could clutter for England if I put me mind to it.I convince my self it will come in handy - and in truth, it often does - but not all the time.
I keep no end of plastic lids, especially the domed ones, as they come in handy for propogation lids over flower pots when I'm growing stuff. I've got loads of bits of stuff I want for gardening.
I can't throw old photo's away. Someone said to me once it is akin to throwing the person away, and that's how I feel too - unless it someone you want to throw away of course.
I keep certain plastic containers with lids too, all shapes and sizes. I always think they will come in handy.
The drawers are full of little more than rubbish really, and I keep intending to sort them out, but never do.
So yes, I'm a clutterer, but not like those people you see on telly where they can't get out the door, I'm not that bad thank goodness.
26-01-2019, 10:21 AM
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I find as soon as I throw something out, I need it!It's very difficult as I like to recycle stuff and make something out of things other people think are junk.
This is why my cupboard needs a sign saying, "Do not open, avalanche warning!"
I have been good at giving away wool, I send it to my grandkids other Granny to knit them things.
Now I've heard of a family friend who is doing costume design at college, so fabric is getting sorted and given away.
Clothes are difficult as we have such varied weather, we need all grades of suitable garments. My summer clothes are going to get attention as some I never wear.
Tip: Watch the TV show "Hoarders" it can cause a sudden desire to throw stuff out
Mups, we could swap our clutter with each other, I may have useful stuff you need!
26-01-2019, 10:45 AM
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Originally Posted by tessa
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i find as soon as i throw something out, i need it!It's very difficult as i like to recycle stuff and make something out of things other people think are junk.
This is why my cupboard needs a sign saying, "do not open, avalanche warning!"
i have been good at giving away wool, i send it to my grandkids other granny to knit them things.
Now i've heard of a family friend who is doing costume design at college, so fabric is getting sorted and given away.
Clothes are difficult as we have such varied weather, we need all grades of suitable garments. My summer clothes are going to get attention as some i never wear.
Tip: Watch the tv show "hoarders" it can cause a sudden desire to throw stuff out
mups, we could swap our clutter with each other, i may have useful stuff you need!
26-01-2019, 10:50 AM
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I'm a bit of both really. I don't like clutter around the house, by clutter I mean nik-nak type ornaments, I can't see the point of them. Any that we do have are all kept together in a cabinet so they require very little dusting. I prefer big items that make a statement. I also do all the vacuuming so I hate things that clog the floor. Cat toys drive me mad because they tend to disappear up the pipe.On the other hand, I do 99% of repairs to the house so I tend to keep plastic containers, scraps of wood, screws, fixings and anything that might 'come in handy' regarding DIY.
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